How to Disassemble Your Laptop - Part I

As a laptop owner aspiring to fix your laptop, the first thing on your mind is "I want to learn how to disassemble my laptop". Of course , you have to learn how to take your laptop apart. That is the only way you are going to learn how to fix your laptop. Besides, you need to learn all the body parts  of your laptop that way when your laptop starts acting up, you know what is causing the problem. Besides, you also understand how the laptop is put back together. So we are going to do a a two part series starting today on how to disassemble your laptop. Let's get started.

To Remove Battery Pack

• Turn your laptop upside as stated above
• Unlock the battery double lock and slide the battery bay latch to free up the battery pack. And then remove the battery from the bay.

To Remove the HDD Module.

• Again, turn the laptop upside down
• Locate two black M2.5x5 screws and unscrew them to release the HDD door.
• Pull out the tab to remove the HDD unit.

To Remove the Optical Module

• Turn the laptop upside down
• Follow the previous procedure to remove the HDD module
• Locate one M2.5x8 screw and slide the optical drive module from the battery bay. If your laptop doesn't require any screw removal, simply eject the drive.

To Remove the Wireless LAN Unit

• Turn the laptop upside down
• Loosen the screw securing the wireless LAN compartment cover
• Lift off the Wireless compartment cover
• unscrew and remove the M2.5x5 screw securing the MCI packet
• Detach both ends of the wireless LAN antenna. Get  a Hex or Torg(T7) screw driver 
• Gently press on the latches]
• Grasp the wireless LAN unit and pull it out.

That's a wrap on  how to disassemble your laptop part I. I Hope you didn't find it too difficult. Next time you will continue with how to remove expansion memory.

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Fixing Your Laptop AC Adapter

Of all the laptop irritants, the most annoying is power failure. And when that happens, the AC adapter becomes the main casualty. Consequently,, no power flows through the adapter, making it difficult to turn on or boot the laptop. But before  you go fixing your laptop AC adapter, let's identify the root cause. But first let me show you the things you will need for this exercise.

• VOM/DMM Devices
• Wire cutters
• solder gun
• Electrical Tape
• Screw Driver

Now to the troubleshooting:

• Check the wires protruding from the adapter. There should be a plug at one end and a lead connecting to the adapter at the end. Make sure the connections are tight and check the pins in the socket for damage.
• Verify that the LED adapter light is left
• Check the lower right corner of your laptop and see whether your battery icon is showing. It should have a plug picture on top of it.
• Test the AC adapter with a VOM or DMM device to get a read on how much electrical current is flowing through the adapter.

Now that we are through with the troubleshoot,  onward to the repair:

• Check the cable for breaks or frayed areas. If you detect any, unplug the cable and connect the wires with solder to prevent shock and ensure proper insulation. Also, make sure you march the wires properly.
• Now check the internal wires. If the wires are glued together, fair enough. If not, open up the adapter by removing the screws. Just Make sure the adapter case is resealed.
• Now retest the AC adapter with the same  VOM /DMM devices to see whether power is flowing through the adapter this time.  Hopefully your adapter is back to its old self.

That's a wrap on 'Fixing your laptop AC adapter. Hopefully, after this tutorial your laptop adapter will start working again. Good luck!

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